100% % scholarships for master's degrees in Spain

Icetex announced a call for applications 100% scholarships % to pursue on-campus master's degrees in the Public University of Navarre (UPNA), in Spain, as part of an international cooperation agreement.

The initiative is aimed at Colombian professionals interested in strengthening their knowledge in different areas, through programs with a duration approximately 24 months and whose start is scheduled for September 2026.

Key dates of the call for applications

• Opening: March 24.

• Closing: April 28, 2026 (until 5:00 pm).

• National Scholarship Commission: May 14, 2026.

Before May 15, Icetex will send the list of prioritized applicants to the university, which will be responsible for defining the final award after the publication of admitted students on the 23rd of the same month.

What does the scholarship cover and what does it not?

The call offers ten scholarships that They cover 100% of the registration fee., exclusively up to a maximum of 60 academic credits.

Nevertheless, The beneficiaries will have to assume other costs related to their stay in Spain, such as airfare, accommodation, food, and medical insurance y immigration procedures.

What are the requirements to apply?

The main conditions include:

• Be between 21 and 65 years old.

• Have a professional degree.

• Demonstrate a minimum average of 4.0/5.0.

• Have at least 12 months of professional experience.

• To have pre-registered for a UPNA master's degree before April 16, 2026.

In addition, applicants must not be in arrears if they have current obligations with Icetex.

Documents required for application

One of the most important aspects of the process is the complete and accurate uploading of documents. Icetex states that All submissions must be in digital format (PDF) and strictly comply with the requirements. The main ones include:

• Proof of pre-registration at the Public University of Navarra.

• Copy of the national identity card.

• Official undergraduate transcript, with cumulative average.

• Professional title duly validated.

• Certificates of work experience, with duties and dates.

• Socioeconomic support documents, such as a Sisbén certificate or a utility bill.

• Valid passport (if required in later stages).

The entity warns that incomplete, illegible, or incorrect documents may result in automatic exclusion from the process.

Available programs

• Engineering (biomedical, computer science, mechanical).

• Renewable energies.

• Biotechnology.

• Public health.

• Cybersecurity.

• Machine Learning.

• Administration and business.

• Social and legal sciences.

All programs will be conducted in person in the city of Pamplona, Spain, and some are taught in English.

What is the selection process like?

The evaluation process is based on a scoring system that considers three main factors:

• Professional experience (40 %).

• Academic average (30 %).

• Socioeconomic conditions (30 %).

Additionally, Extra points may be awarded based on criteria such as belonging to ethnic communities, residence in priority areas yoube a previous beneficiary of Icetex programs. To continue in the process, applicants must achieve a minimum score of 40 points.

One of the key aspects of the call for applications is that The state educational funding entity does not intervene in the academic admissions process. The final decision on who receives the scholarship rests exclusively with the Public University of Navarra.

Furthermore, candidates may only apply to one program and must complete all stages within the established deadlines, with no possibility of correcting documents once the call for applications has closed.

Source: The Weather

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